In an upcoming episode titled "80s Bunko Party," the housewives dress up as memorable characters from the 1980s. And two of the women get into a huge fight during the party. Pictured from left to right: Heather Dubrow, Alexis Bellino, Gretchen Rossi, Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Barney. Season 7 premieres Feb. 7.

Before they were rivals and "frenemies," now they look quite cozy together. Vicki Gunvalson, left, laughs with Alexis Bellino, right, on an upcoming episode of "The Real Housewives of Orange County." Season 7 starts Feb. 7 on Bravo.

Vicki Gunvalson, left, shares a moment with Brooks Ayers, her new boyfriend, as Alexis Bellino looks on. This as-yet unaired episode is titled "Painting Party," and it's part of season 7 of "The Real Housewives of Orange County," which starts Feb. 7 on Bravo.

Anyone care for a drink? Cast members and friends of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" party it up during an upcoming episode titled "All Housewives Dinner at Vicki's Home." Pictured from left to right are Tamra Barney, Heather Dubrow, friend Sarah Winchester and Peggy Tanous. Season 7 starts Feb. 7 on Bravo.

Heather Dubrow of Newport Beach is the newest "Real Housewife of Orange County." She has four children with Newport Beach plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow, and will be the only brunette on the show.

The cast of "The Real Housewives of Orange County," season 7: (from left to right) Gretchen Rossi, Alexis Bellino, Heather Dubrow, Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Barney. The new season starts on Bravo on Feb. 7.

Heather Dubrow, 42, of Newport Beach is the newest "Real Housewife of Orange County." She is married to Newport Beach plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow, who has appeared on the shows "The Swan" and "Bridalplasty." The couple have four children, including twins. Dubrow is a former actress and singer.

A scene from an upcoming season 7 episode of "The Real Housewives of Orange County." The episode is titled, "All Housewives Dinner at Vicki's Home," and it appears to revolve around a nighttime party at "housewife" Vicki Gunvalson's Coto de Caza residence. Pictured from left to right: Sarah Winchester, Heather Dubrow and Tamra Barney.

An upcoming season 7 episode of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" will be titled "All Housewives Dinner at Vicki's Home." Pictured from left to right: Sarah Winchester, Gretchen Rossi and Alexis Bellino.

The Real Housewives of Orange County and their friends toast during an upcoming, season 7 episode titled, "All Housewives Dinner at Vicki's Home." Tamra Barney, left, and Gretchen Rossi, right, have apparently become friends after years of being enemies.

Alexis Bellino, center, and Gretchen Rossi, right share some deep thoughts during a upcoming episode of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" titled "All Housewives Dinner at Vicki's Home." Season 7 begins Feb. 7 on Bravo.

Vicki Gunvalson, the only original cast member remaining from the first season, hosts a dinner party in an upcoming episode of "The Real Housewives of Orange County," titled "All Housewives Dinner at Vicki's Home." Season 7 begins Feb. 7 on Bravo.

Isn't it hilarious? Gretchen Rossi, center right, shares a laugh with a friend as Alexis Bellino, to her left, looks on. The scene is captured during an upcoming episode of "The Real Hosewives of Orange County," titled "All Housewives Dinner at Vicki's Home." Season 7 premieres Feb. 7 on Bravo.

Housewives and their friends chat in an upcoming episode of "The Real Housewives of Orange County," titled "All Housewives Dinner at Vicki's Home." Season 7 begins Feb. 7 on Bravo.

Welcome to the first thrilling preview for “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” season 7 edition!

We know you missed this recurring segment, which we publish just before every new episode of Orange County’s best-known (and most hated?) reality TV series. But we had a little break called the off-season, remember?

Bravo doesn’t actually air the season 7 premiere until 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7. But the cable network has leaked some juicy pre-season videos on its website, bravotv.com, as well as some one-on-one interviews with the housewives and plenty of pictures from upcoming episodes.

We’ve given you a synopsis of some of the highlights of season 7 in our TV blog, Pedro and the Watcher. Based on recently released videos and interviews Bravo has posted on its website, viewers can expect as much – if not more – drama, catfighting and odd romances as we witnessed during season 6.

Adventure is high on the agenda, as the housewives go on a mud run, go white water river rafting, and ride in a helicopter. It appears as if at least a few of the housewives also venture on a trip to Costa Rica. Sex also seems to be on many housewives’ minds.

We see Tamra Barney shopping, and she says, “I have a boy toy, but I have no sex toys.”

Gretchen Rossi is posing naked with a handbag, and a photographer says, “Make America fall in love with you.” She later appears scantily clad on a stage as an audience hoots and screams. This might be a scene from her gig as a singer and dancer with the Pussycat Dolls in Las Vegas.

Slade Smiley, Gretchen’s boyfriend, appears on a stand-up comedy stage that looks like the Irvine Improv. He’s thrusting his hips forward and back in a sexual fashion, and yells out, “Boom! Boom! Boom!” We see newest housewife Heather Dubrow and her husband Terry give a look of surprise, then we see Slade’s mother open her mouth in sheer shock and horror. Poor mom.

Alexis Bellino is wearing bandages over her nose, which presumably are helping her heal from plastic surgery. She says, “I’m going to look so much better, praise the Lord!”

Since Alexis is such a devout Christian, it’s time for the Bible quote of the day! “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body.” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)

Next we see the newest housewife, Dubrow. To a friend who wants her boyfriend to get down on one knee and propose, Heather advises, “No honey, he needs to buy a ring.”

Later, Dubrow says matter-of-factly, “I’m also an actress, I sing, and I’m a good mom.”

Tamra chimes in and says, “Alexis is so intimidated, because Heather actually is wealthy. She’s not pretending to be wealthy.” The next quote may be lifted out of context, but one of the housewives exclaims, “Game on, bitch!”

Flash back to Slade. He’s chatting with his mother. He says, “I was considering proposing to Gretchen.” And his mom takes a breath and says, “No!”

Next we see Tamra having a serious discussion with her boyfriend Eddie Judge. Eddie says, “You put another man’s hand on your boob. Of course it’s going to (tick) me off.”

Original “housewife” Vicki Gunvalson is shown speaking with her daughter, Briana Wolfsmith. Briana says to a surprised Vicki, “You’re on your second divorce. I don’t want you to go through this again.”

Back to Tamra. She’s in her lawyer’s office. “This is the document that’s going to dissolve your marriage tomorrow,” the lawyer states calmly. Tamra bursts into tears.

Then Vicki is shown again, this time with her son Michael. “He thinks it might be cancer,” she says through tears. Vicki adds in an interview, “The thought of someone removing a very vital organ sent me over the edge.”

We see Brooks Ayers, Vicki’s new boyfriend. He assures her, “My desire and my wish is to let you know that you’re not alone anymore.”

It’s time for Slade to say what’s on his mind. “I’m the deadbeat. Yeah, (Vicki’s) in a relationship with someone who’s been arrested for not paying support. And that’s the problem I have with that bitch.” Ooooo, them’s fighting words.

Next, we see Alexis and Tamra lock horns. Alexis: “If you don’t like me, then don’t act like you do to my face.”

Tamra: “Take this (expletive) and throw it away and be a true person!” Alexis wipes away tears.

OK, what are “The Real Housewives of Orange County” without a few wild, crazy outbursts?

“You’re supposed to be my friend!” Vicki screams at Tamra.

“Will you (expletive) call the bitches and talk to them yourself?” Gretchen exhorts to Slade.

At a 1980s party, Vicki is screaming at the top of her lungs at Gretchen. The first part is indecipherable, then she shrieks, “You have no idea! You are a piece of (expletive)!”

Gretchen cries, “What gives her that (expletive) right?”

At the end of the preview, Heather says, “I need a drink.” Don’t we all, at this point?

In a separate video interview with Heather, we learn that she’s married to Terry, a Newport Beach plastic surgeon. (He previously appeared on Fox’s “The Swan” and E!’s “Bridalplasty.”) They met on a blind date on Dec. 7 – “a date which will live in infamy,” according to President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

The Dubrows have been together for 15 years, and have been married for 12 ½ years. They have four young children: Max and Nicki are 8-year-old twins; Katarina is 5, and Collette is 1. She was “a surprise.”

Heather Paige Kent is the newest housewife’s maiden name, and she had a career as an actress, with roles on “Married with Children,” “Stark Raving Mad,” “That’s Life” and “Jenny.”

Now, Heather is a stay-at-home mom, but she tries out for TV roles and pilots every year.

“What you see with me is basically what you get,” she says in the interview. “My husband and I are very down-to-earth people. We’re not defined by where we live or what we have. We’re just normal people who are incredibly grateful for all that we have and for each other.”

Wow, some words of wisdom and common sense from a Real Housewife of Orange County! How incredible!

We’ll have more about Heather, the other housewives and season 7 in this space and in Pedro and the Watcher. So check back soon!

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